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The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manteca, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manteca, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 1 buses that leave Manteca, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Sat, Jun 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 495 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manteca, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $172 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manteca, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manteca, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $172 (€141).
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manteca, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $193 (€158).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
The table below shows live departures for Manteca, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:00 AM Manteca, CA | 7h15 | 8:15 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Manteca, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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